Improvement in ladiesj bustles



UNITED STATES BENJAMIN F. MOORE,

PATENT OFFICE.

OF NEV YORK, N. Y.

'IMPROVEMIENT IN LADIES BUSTLES.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 25,2I1, dated August 23, 1859.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, BENJAMIN F. MOORE, of the city and State of New York, have invented, made, and applied to use a certain new and useful Improvement in Bustles for Ladies Dresses; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and eXact description of the construction and operation of my said invention, reference being had to the annexed drawings, making part of this specification, wherein- Figure l is'a a crescent-shaped inated bustle, and Fig. 2 is my improved inflated bustle.

IWIy said invention consists in forming an inflated bustle, of india-rubber or equivalent material. in a crescent shape, with projecting hollow points or nipples of such alength that the compressed air within shall act to give a more gentle sweep to the dress and keep it farther away from the person.

My bustle, being inflated with air, is easily compressed into a small space when sitting down, and it is cool, light, and comfortable.

In the drawings, a a, Fig. l, are crescentshaped pieces, attached together at the edges so as to be air-tight, that when inated through the valve or mouth-piece b they will assume a full round form that tapers and curves toward the ends, where straps or tapes c c are provided for attaching to the person.

A Mymprovetl bustle, Fig. 2, is similar to that in Fig. 1, except that the outer edges of the pieces a a are formed with projecting points or nipples d d, into which the air enters, and they aid in keeping the dress out; but when compressed they fold down into very little space, and are very convenient and comfortable.

l I do not claim, broadly, an inflated bag, as the same has been used for life-preservers; but I am not aware of any previous instance wherein a ladys bustle has been formed by inflated scallops or points projecting from a curved iniiated body, whereby a graceful support is given to the dress, and the scallops or points will fold down without injury and occupy but little room.

What I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

An inflated bustle for ladies dresses, formed with the projecting points or scallops dd, in the manner and for the purposes specified.-

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my signature this 3d day of June, 1859.

/ BENJAMIN F. MOORE.

Vitnesses:

LEMUEL W. SERRELL, CEAS. H. SMITH. 

